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All heart at Dandy council
Tackling heart disease earned Greater Dandenong Council a state award and the chance to take home a national prize. Heart Foundation Victoria CEO Kellie-Ann Jolly…
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Disqualified driver drunk
A SPRINGVALE man will face court next month after scoring straight Ds for his driving on Sunday 11 September. Police allege they detected the 29-year-old…
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South Sudanese plagued by prejudice
By Casey Neill Discrimination is plaguing South Sudanese people living in Greater Dandenong, a new study has found. Monash University Professor Andrew Markus prepared the…
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Students to get a dose of doctors
By Casey Neill Five Greater Dandenong schools will soon have an on-campus doctor. Lyndale, Noble Park and Keysborough secondary colleges, Dandenong High School and Oakwood…
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New jobs on deck
By Casey Neill Cash boost means it’s plain sailing… A $1.44 million project will create 12 new jobs at a Dandenong South boat manufacturer. Industry…
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Learning to keep it local
By Casey Neill Keysborough Learning Centre’s Marj Sjostrom has won a state prize. She took home the Learn Local Award for outstanding practitioner at a…
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Shooting range aims for pistol packing upgrades
By Casey Neill Springvale’s shooting range will receive a $450,000 facelift. Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Victoria) recently learned that its application for $100,000 from…
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Keeping the flame of faith alive
A greater power is surely keeping a close eye on the Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network office following a blessing ceremony. The group held the event…
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Cooking up a connection
The Indonesian Women’s Friendship Network is helping Greater Dandenong women to socialise and connect through fun activities. It’s been holding free activities for mums and…
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Awards for education inspiration
By Casey Neill Three students and a tutor from Greater Dandenong received state awards for their efforts in education. Education Minister James Merlino presented seven…
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Every can counts for hungry and homeless
Keysborough is rallying to feed those in need. The Keysborough Resident’s Page on Facebook is behind the first Keysborough Food Drive on Sunday 25 September.…
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Neighbours on the lookout for bad behaviour
By Casey Neill Neighbourhood Watch hopes a fresh wave of grass-roots crime-fighters will start keeping an eye on Keysborough’s new estates. The Greater Dandenong arm…
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